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Children Benefit from Hope Students

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A marathon effort by Hope students raised more than $23,000 for area children.

The students organized a 24-hour "Dance Marathon" in the Dow Center on Friday-Saturday,
March 10-11, to raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network at DeVos Children's
Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The $23,000-plus the students collected was more than any other liberal arts college
of Hope's size raised in a school's first year sponsoring one of the marathons, according
to Children's Miracle Network. The previous high was less than $5,000.

The effort was sponsored by the Greek system at Hope but involved campus residence
halls and other student organizations as well. Preparations and fundraising began
in November.

More than 80 dancers took to the floor for the marathon, with more than twice that
number serving in a variety of behind- the-scenes or supporting roles, including as
"moralers" available to lift spirits and provide back rubs. Volunteer time from all
participants totalled 9,697 hours.

The event's rules allowed a variety of activities during the 24-hour run, including
not only dancing but also playing catch or shooting baskets--so long as the students
stayed on their feet on the gym floor. Dance Marathon was inspired by similar events
at other schools on behalf of hospitals that are part of Children's Miracle Network.

The funds will help cover the costs of treatment for 10 children at the hospital.
The children and their families attended the event, and the Hope students had also
spent time getting to know the children in the weeks before the marathon.

Flying Dutch Sixth at Nationals

Hope College maintained its tradition of excellence in women's swimming and diving with a top ten finish, a national champion and All-America performances in 10 events at the NCAA Division III championships in Atlanta, Ga.